The art of Hajj / Venetia Porter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Porter, Venetia.

Contributor:

British Museum

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Islamic art--Exhibitions.

Islamic art.

Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Mecca--Exhibitions.

Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages.

Saudi Arabia--Mecca.

Genre:

Exhibition catalogs.

Physical Description:

96 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 19 cm

Edition:

First American edition.

Place of Publication:

Northampton, Mass. : Interlink Books, 2012.

Summary:

The annual ritual pilgrimage to Makkah was established by the Prophet Muhammad in the last year of his life (AD 632). Over the following centuries the experience and importance of Hajj have been evocatively documented in countless ways. Highlighting the pilgrims' journey across time, the sacred rituals of Hajj, and the city of Makkah itself, this beautiful little book features illuminated manuscripts, wall paintings and photographs, as well as calligraphy, textiles, scientific instruments, decorative tiles, maps, ceramics, metalwork and powerful works by contemporary artists. Published to coincide with a major exhibition at the British Museum, from 26 January to 15 April 2012.

Contents:

Mecca : centre of the world

The journey

Mecca : the blessed city

Ritual and prayer

Textiles for Mecca and Medina

Medina: city of the Prophet

The homecoming.

Notes:

Published as a companion to the exhibition Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam, held at the British Museum, 26 January to 15 April 2012.

Includes bibliographical references (page 95).

ISBN:

9781566568845

1566568846

OCLC:

773024953